Legislature looking to boost state’s coal industry Multiple bills would provide tax breaks or other benefits. By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK – The North Dakota Legislature has heard a number of bills that seek to support the established coal industry in the state. The bills have received widespread support from legislators who believe that helping the […]
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North Dakota Legislature passes Juneteenth bill Bipartisan Senate Bill 2232 passed through the House by a vote of 70-22, to make Juneteenth a recognized ceremonial holiday. By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK – After a House vote, North Dakota is on track to become the 48th state to recognize Juneteenth as a state-recognized ceremonial holiday. Senate Bill
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Hemp regulation bill gets a facelift Attorney general’s office offers amendments to clarify regulatory standards By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK – A legislative conference committee has voted to accept amendments proposed by the Attorney General’s Office on House Bill 1045, which relates to hemp growth in the state. Tara Brandner, assistant attorney general, told the conference
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At the Legislature: individual rights vs. social action But issues are not always one or the other By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK — A divergence of vision on how best to protect individual rights while addressing societal issues has sometimes marked the 2021 North Dakota legislative session, but the difference between the two aims is not
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North Dakota Senate kills a new resolution on recreational marijuana After voting against H.B. 1420, which would have legalized recreational marijuana, the Senate voted against a resolution that would have put the question on the ballot By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK – After defeating a bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana last week, House Bill
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Extended drought in North Dakota could threaten farmers this season With 80% of the state in severe drought conditions and 16.9% of the state in extreme drought conditions, farmers in North Dakota are worried about their livelihoods. By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK — Lower snowfall and rain this year has brought about drought conditions in
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House kills Senate seat belt bill The North Dakota House voted against Senate Bill 2121, which would have made not wearing a seat belt a primary offense and require everyone in a vehicle to be buckled up By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK — Despite passing in the Senate, a bill to allow primary enforcement of seat
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North Dakota Senate ashes out recreational marijuana bill House Bill 1420 would have legalized recreational marijuana in North Dakota for adults. By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK — The North Dakota Senate has overwhelmingly voted against House Bill 1420, which would have legalized recreational marijuana in North Dakota. Vocal opposition to the bill and against marijuana in
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North Dakota could give the green light to recreational marijuana this session House Bill 1420 would legalize recreational marijuana for adults. By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK – A bill to legalize adult use of recreational marijuana, already passed in the House, now awaits action in the North Dakota Senate. House Bill 1420 is seen in part
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North Dakota moves closer to adopting daylight saving time year round HB 1371 promises no more springing ahead, falling back By Dylan Sherman, NDNAEF BISMARCK – North Dakota’s Senate has passed a bill to allow the state to observe daylight saving time year-round if the U.S. Congress allows the change. The bill would also require the
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